I teach in a job training program for adults who are on public assistance or are chronically unemployed. I have curriculum, but it is very boring. I would love any ideas for activities that I could do to convey the concepts instead of having to abide by the current boring curriculum. We teach applications, resumes, job searching and interviewing. We already to mock interviews and some role play, but I really need more. Thanks for any help you can give.
On 7/21/05, Rachel wrote: > I teach in a job training program for adults who are on > public assistance or are chronically unemployed. I have > curriculum, but it is very boring. I would love any ideas > for activities that I could do to convey the concepts > instead of having to abide by the current boring > curriculum. We teach applications, resumes, job searching > and interviewing. We already to mock interviews and some > role play, but I really need more. Thanks for any help > you can give.
I taught the program you are talking about. What we found very refreshing was inviting speakers. We brought in people from an employment agency that didn't requirement a high school diploma, a beautician who had been a prostitute, and someone who had a business hanging wallpaper. These people were very motivating to my students. Good luck.
I have taught resume writing, job training, self- assessment courses and I need to know the success rate of the students that complete the program. How can I find that out?
I have taught resume writing, job training, self- assessment courses and I need to know the success rate of the students that complete the program. How can I find that out?
I am looking for an interactive website for teaching adults job hunting skills or life skills or even ESOL. Or even GED practice. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I am certified to teach elementary education yet I have been offered a position as an adult education instructor. I am looking for any tips or suggestions. Websites that are interesting will also be of great interest. Thank you for any information that you can provide. Ashley
On 8/13/07, Anyone teach Indians? wrote: > On 8/12/07, Amy wrote: >> On 8/12/07, Angie wrote: >>> I teach GED prep classes and I am also in a MAT program to teach >>> Secondary Math and Social Studies. I'm not young. :) I'm 34 and >>> 'retired' from my previous profession to begin living my dream. :) >>> >>> The best advise I can give you in regards to adult education is to >>> please remember that you are dealing with adults. Treat them with >> the >>> upmost respect and treat them like adults. A lot of the people in my >>> GED prep classes have struggled and lived a lot more than I have. I >>> sincerely respect their life experience. I also like to talk to my >>> students to find out why they are seeking their GED and give them an >>> opportunity to tell me their story if they desire. I think it's >>> important to know. I also pursue everything in the most positive >>> light, even if the response is incorrect you need to find something >>> positive to say first. :) I also begin by letting them know how much >>> I truly respect them and admire their decision to pursue the GED. >>> It's not an easy test and it's not an easy decision, it requires a >> lot >>> of hard work on their part. I also find that boosting their >>> confidence level doesn't hurt either. >>> >>> It is different from educating children. The adults have a lot of >>> baggage and the adults usually have to work and have families to take >>> care of. The adults also have years of people reminding them of >> their >>> previous failures. >>> >>> I enjoy teaching the GED prep classes. I love working with adults. >>> One more thing...you know that "I get it!" light bulb moment you >>> strive for as an educator?...you'll see it with the adults too and it >>> makes all the hard work worth while. >>> >>> Take Care & Good Luck >>> Angie
I'd like to get into Adult Education as a teacher. What do I have to do? My email is [email removed]
On 8/12/07, Angie wrote: > I teach GED prep classes and I am also in a MAT program to teach > Secondary Math and Social Studies. I'm not young. :) I'm 34 and > 'retired' from my previous profession to begin living my dream. :) > > The best advise I can give you in regards to adult education is to > please remember that you are dealing with adults. Treat them with the > upmost respect and treat them like adults. A lot of the people in my > GED prep classes have struggled and lived a lot more than I have. I > sincerely respect their life experience. I also like to talk to my > students to find out why they are seeking their GED and give them an > opportunity to tell me their story if they desire. I think it's > important to know. I also pursue everything in the most positive > light, even if the response is incorrect you need to find something > positive to say first. :) I also begin by letting them know how much > I truly respect them and admire their decision to pursue the GED. > It's not an easy test and it's not an easy decision, it requires a lot > of hard work on their part. I also find that boosting their > confidence level doesn't hurt either. > > It is different from educating children. The adults have a lot of > baggage and the adults usually have to work and have families to take > care of. The adults also have years of people reminding them of their > previous failures. > > I enjoy teaching the GED prep classes. I love working with adults. > One more thing...you know that "I get it!" light bulb moment you > strive for as an educator?...you'll see it with the adults too and it > makes all the hard work worth while. > > Take Care & Good Luck > Angie
I have a statement of eligability to teach el. ed. Yet I have been offered a job in adult education instead of elementary education. Can I become certified in adult education? How do I do this? Thanks
Hello, I would like to know how I can become a certified adult education teacher? I have a BS degree in psychology an I am a Part-Time Director at a Literacy center that houses a GED program. I am looking for a full time job and I think I would be a great asset to the adult Education field.
Hi to those interested in a very dedicated teacher of Spanish. Graduated in Venezuela and specialised in London though a cultural exchange. Love teaching and have what it takes to be a teacher.
Hello, I am new to teaching adults. I am lucky to have recently gotten a position teaching government at my local adult school. Right now I am staying home with my children, so working 6 hours a week outside the home is the perfect combination for me. Before this, I was teaching continuation school. I have a few questions.
1. How do you approach classroom management with adults? 2. What are strategies that have proven effective in keeping your students coming back? 3. Any other words of wisdom are most appreciated!!! 4. If anyone out there has taught government at the adult school on a quarter system, I would LOVE to know how you broke up the curriculum and made it accelerated.
Thank you so much. I am looking foward to posting here.
> sorry, it's me again > I teach HVAC (heating and cooling) in a technical and > industrial school. It is hard to tell an adult to sit down > or quit laying on a table but remember, you are in charge. > It's your job, you're paying for your schooling and most of > all, you have a family to support. Post a response soon. I > look forward to talking to you.
Thank you for responding Kevin. I am really excited about it, but at the same time lost at where to head with it. I have taught hard kids before, but never adults. Plus, I am having a hard as where to go with the curriculum. So, what types of problems have you had in your classroom so far? Any suggestions? Like you said you cannot tell them to sit down or else they will stay after...lol.
I am at a traditional high school now but I used to teach in a GED program. I would tell them "I need my class to be (however you want it to be) and if that is not something that you are willing to do then we need to talk about other options for you.
Here's my philosophy . . . they have a choice whether to be there or not.
I probably should mention that my students were 17-21 for the most part. To some extent they were still used to be told what to do and they had been in the school environment fairly recently.
On 8/23/05, J wrote: > >> sorry, it's me again >> I teach HVAC (heating and cooling) in a technical and >> industrial school. It is hard to tell an adult to sit down >> or quit laying on a table but remember, you are in charge. >> It's your job, you're paying for your schooling and most of >> all, you have a family to support. Post a response soon. I >> look forward to talking to you. > > Thank you for responding Kevin. I am really excited about it, > but at the same time lost at where to head with it. I have > taught hard kids before, but never adults. Plus, I am having a > hard as where to go with the curriculum. So, what types of > problems have you had in your classroom so far? Any > suggestions? Like you said you cannot tell them to sit down or > else they will stay after...lol.
On 7/21/05, Rachel wrote:
> I teach in a job training program for adults who are on
> public assistance or are chronically unemployed. I have
> curriculum, but it is very boring. I would love any ideas
> for activities that I could do to convey the concepts
> instead of having to abide by ...See More